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INTERMOUNTAIN WEAVERS CONFERENCE

IWC 2017: A Conference for Fiber Artists “Fill Your Hearts with Fiber Arts”

Registration Book

July 27-30, 2017

Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado

www.intermountainweavers.org

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2017

THURSDAY JULY 27

11:00 – 5:00pm Registration (Student Union Building)

Workshop Rooms Open

Check-in for Celebration of Fiber Members’ Exhibit, Workshop Leaders & Board Exhibit, and

Fiber & Fashion Show

1:00 – 6:00 Market

5:30 – 6:30 Dinner (San Juan Dining Room open)

7:00 – 9:00 Opening Convocation, Keynote & Reception (Concert Hall)

FRIDAY JULY 28

7:00 – 8:00am Breakfast (San Juan Dining Room open)

Registration (Student Union Building)

8:30 – 11:30 Workshops

11:00 – 8:00 Market

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (San Juan Dining Room open)

1:00 – 8:00 Celebration of Fiber Members’ Exhibit (Vallecito Room, Student Union); Workshop Leaders &

Board Exhibit, and Indian Summer at Ghost Ranch Tapestry Exhibit (Art Gallery, Art Bldg.)



SATURDAY JULY 29:0




10:00 – 6:00 Market (closed Sunday)






7:00 – 9:00 Fiber & Fashion Show, Raffle Drawing, Celebration of Fiber Awards (Noble Hall 130)

SUNDAY JULY 30 (Market will be closed)






11:30 – 1:30 Workshop Visits


11:30 – 1:30 Pick up items from Celebration of Fiber Members’ Exhibits and Workshop Leaders & Board

Exhibits


4:30 Conference ends

This schedule is subject to change.

WHAT IS IWC?

Founded for the purpose of offering conferences related to weaving, spinning, dyeing, and other fiber arts, the

first conference was held at Fort Lewis College in 1983 and a conference has been held every two years since

then. Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah were later joined by Nevada as member states. Although

IWC represents the intermountain region, the conference is open to all and has had attendees from all over the

world. This wonderful event includes 3-day and 1-day workshops, exhibits, vendor market, fashion show and

raffle.

IWC 2017

The theme for the conference is “Fill Your Hearts with Fiber Arts”. On Thursday evening the conference will

open with Karen Selk, keynote speaker, followed by the opening reception. Friday evening will give you an

opportunity to visit the vendor market and view the exhibits till 8:00 pm, and catch up with friends. Saturday

night will feature the fashion show, raffle, and announcement of awards. We will use the Concert Hall for the

Opening and Keynote Address on Thursday evening and Noble Hall 130 for the Fashion Show on Saturday

evening.

We have a great line-up of teachers in store for you. We offer classes for everyone - from a beginner interested

in learning about fiber arts to advanced fiber artists.

Be sure to come and “Fill Your Hearts with Fiber Arts”. Make new friends, see old friends, and remember past

conferences. We welcome all of you who have supported IWC over the years, new fiber artists, and fiber

artists who have just heard about IWC and plan to come for the first time. See you in Durango!

IWC MEMBERSHIP

Your membership in IWC supports the programs and helps further the goals of IWC. Membership in

IWC entitles you to reduced conference rates and priority registration. Your membership term

begins when you pay your dues. To join IWC visit the website www.intermountainweavers.org or

complete the membership portion of the Registration Form. IWC members as of January 31, 2017 will

receive priority for workshop selections if registrations are received prior to March 1, 2017.

Two-Year Membership options include the following choices:

Single Membership $20

Family Membership $40

Friend of IWC $50

Patron of IWC $100


DURANGO, COLORADO

Surrounded by the rugged San Juan Mountains and rimmed by the red desert of the Southwest, Durango is a

hub of commercial and cultural activity for the region. Durango was born a railroad town in the 1880s to serve

the gold and silver mines in the San Juans. It retains much of its Victorian character in its downtown shopping

district and surrounding residential areas. Today, Durango, named one of the top 10 small towns in America,

is home to artists, musicians, writers, actors, and entrepreneurs.

Durango sits at 6,500 feet above sea level. It is about 350 miles from Denver, 200 from Albuquerque, 450 from

Phoenix, and 400 from Salt Lake City. Durango-La Plata County Regional Airport is a 30-minute drive from

Fort Lewis College.

There are many things to experience in the Durango area such as Mesa Verde National Park and other

archeological sites, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Historic Downtown Durango, several

hot springs, and Vallecito Lake. Hiking trails and fishing opportunities are numerous. For things to do, see,

and off-campus lodging in the Durango area, contact the Durango Tourism Office, www.durango.org or

1-800-463-8726.

For information about traveling to Durango and transportation in Durango, contact the Durango Area

Tourism Office at 1-800-463-8726 or www.durango.org.

During the summer there are no parking fees at Fort Lewis College. There is bus service from the city of

Durango to the college campus during the summer. Visit www.durangotransit.com for information and

schedules.

Fort Lewis College is Colorado’s innovative, public liberal arts and sciences college.

The college is named after a U.S. Army post established in the 1870s. It sits on a mesa

overlooking Durango with view of the 13,000-foot peaks of the La Plata Mountains.

The distinctive architecture of custom stonework found on the Fort Lewis College

campus reflects the heritage of Southwest Colorado’s Anasazi Indians, whose ancient

ruins can be found throughout the region. For more information about Fort Lewis

College visit the website, www.fortlewis.edu.

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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

KEYNOTE ADRESS – KAREN SELK Different geography, climate and regional resources have provided unique opportunities to discover and use

distinct dyes, fibres and techniques to make cloth triggering awe, jealousy, respect and wars through the

millennia. The lifestyle, landscape, religion and natural resources of Asian villages in Cambodia, Laos and

Myanmar (Burma) have influenced the colour, embellishing techniques, design symbols and style to become

part of the story of their cloth.

CELEBRATION OF FIBER MEMBERS’ EXHIBIT In response to the wonderful open exhibits we have had in the past our main exhibit will be the non-juried

Celebration of Fiber Members’ Exhibit. This provides an opportunity to exhibit your original work in any area

of fiber arts and is open to all current IWC members who attend the conference – work will not be juried into

the exhibit. Numerous awards will be given, including a new award for repurposing/recycled pieces. One or

two pieces may be submitted that have been completed after July 2015. The board would like to encourage

everyone to participate in this special exhibit of our members’ work. Please mark the space on the Registration

Form if you plan to exhibit work. Bring your entries Thursday when you check in for the conference.

WORKSHOP LEADERS & BOARD EXHIBIT This ever-changing invitational exhibit is featured at each conference. It showcases recent work by workshop

leaders as well as by the board members who have made this conference happen.

INDIAN SUMMER AT GHOST RANCH TAPESTRY EXHIBIT Fifteen passionate tapestry weavers came together in the fall 2016 for an intense week of design and weaving

with Scottish master tapestry weaver, Joan Baxter, at Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Joan led us in a collaborative

work featuring the magnificent, 360 degree Horizon Line of Ghost Ranch. We hope “Indian Summer at Ghost

Ranch” creates a harmonious composite tapestry response to the beauty and mystery of Ghost Ranch. Come

see if we were successful.

FIBER & FASHION SHOW Come celebrate the Intermountain Weavers Conference by participating in “The Fiber & Fashion Show”. Bring

one or two of your original creations that have been completed since July of 2015 to show and/or wear. Anita

Mayer will once again act as emcee; many of you enjoyed her commentary at the 2015 fashion show.

The Fashion Show is open to all members, instructors, and vendors. Showing items that you have created and

seeing those that others have created is great fun. The Fashion Show is always a highlight of the conference

and an enjoyable evening for all. Fill out the entry form on Thursday during Conference check-in. Please

mark the space on the Registration Form if you plan to exhibit work.

MARKET 2017

The Market will be located in the ballroom in the Student Union on the Fort Lewis College campus with

shopping hours from 1:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday July 27, and from 11:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 28. On

Saturday, July 29, the market will be open from 10:00 to 6:00 pm. The IWC Market has always been a key

component of the overall enjoyment of the Conference experience, and, as usual, we will have a broad

assortment of vendors offering yarns, fibers, books, equipment, and accessories. Save up now and plan to

shop!

SCHOLARSHIPS IWC offers a limited number of scholarships for IWC participants. For scholarship information visit the

website www.intermountainweavers.org.

GUILDS IN ACTION – A POSTER/STORYBOARD DISPLAY Outreach is what guilds do in the community - teaching, demonstrating, providing scholarships, etc.,

reminding the community of the resources that guilds provide. Sharing your guild’s outreach ideas can

inspire other guilds. We invite your guild to document in poster form recent outreach activities.

The poster(s), approximately 22 in by 28 in, could include photos and a short description of the activity. The

display will be outside the vendor hall for the length of the conference.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION IWC registration begins February 1, 2017. Current members as of January 31, 2017 will receive priority

registration until March 1, 2017. Registration includes workshops, opening and keynote lecture, Celebration of

Fiber Members’ Exhibit, Workshop Leaders and Board Exhibit, Indian Summer at Ghost Ranch Tapestry

Exhibit, Market, Fiber & Fashion Show, and other events. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to

insure your workshop choice. Your membership number and expiration date are included in all the IWC

emails. Register early! Registration rates increase after March 24, 2017.

You may register online from our website www.intermountainweavers.org using PayPal or print and send the

Registration Form and a check to Shelly Leichter, 1860 N. Topaz Rd., Prescott, AZ, 86301. PayPal registration

must be paid in full. Also, if the total balance is less than $200 it must be paid in full. As an option, instead of

using PayPal you may register online and send a separate check to the Registrar (see address above) for the

full amount or a partial payment of $200 with the remainder due by March 24, 2017. Or you may print, fill out,

and mail the completed Registration Form to the Registrar (see address above); including your check in the full

amount or a partial payment of $200 with the remainder due by March 24, 2017.

Notification of assigned classes will begin April 8, 2017. Refunds will be given when requests are received in

writing by March 24, 2017, minus a $40 cancellation fee. After that date, no refunds will be given.

The following events are open to the public: Celebration of Fiber Members’ Exhibit, Workshop Leaders and

Members Exhibit, Indian Summer at Ghost Ranch Tapestry Exhibit, and Market.

VOLUNTEERS

The Conference needs and encourages volunteer participation for many tasks—such as arranging raffle

baskets and selling raffle tickets, assisting with registration check-in, staffing gallery exhibits during open

hours, hanging Celebration of Fiber Members’ Exhibit, and Workshop Leaders and Board Exhibit, and airport

transportation. If you are coming to the conference but not registering for a full three days of workshops,

please consider a volunteer assignment. Contact Barbara Ackerman ([email protected])

in advance of the conference to volunteer.



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MEAL PLAN 2017

Meal plan tickets and lodging are available through the College and are your responsibility. Information on

lodging is located below. Meal plan tickets for the dining room can be purchased whether you stay on campus

or not. The Dining Service Staff can accommodate ovo-lactarian vegetarian diets. Conference Services

strongly encourages guests to purchase the meal plan ticket ahead of time; however you may purchase a meal

plan ticket at the Animas Hall Front Desk when you arrive.

Participants Optional Meal Plan: $83.00

July 27, 2017 dinner only

July 28-29, 2017 breakfast, lunch, dinner

July 30, 2017 breakfast, lunch

You may purchase individual meals from the campus San Juan Dining Room in the Student Union. The San

Juan Dining Room does take cash and credit cards; it does not accept checks. You can get more information by

contacting Greg Weiss at [email protected] 970-247-7372.

LODGING

For those planning to stay on the Fort Lewis College campus, lodging is available in West Hall, Centennial A

Apartments and Mears B Apartments. West Hall is all double suite style rooms where each suite consists of

two rooms with two twin beds per room. The two rooms are connected through a shared bath. The Centennial

Apartments are a mix of one and two bedroom units where each bedroom has two twin beds. The Mears

Apartments are two bedroom units where each bedroom has only one twin bed. Each unit in the Centennial

Apartments and Mears Apartments has a shared bathroom, living area, and kitchen with stove, oven, and

refrigerator. No cooking and eating utensils are provided so guests will need to bring their own. All beds on

campus are twin size. Double beds are not available.

The apartments are $60/apartment/night for a two-bed unit and $88/apartment/night for a four-bed unit. The

suites in West Hall are $46/room/night or $92/suite/night. Sales and lodging tax of 7.9% will also be assessed

on all reservations. There is also a one-time set up fee of $10/person for participants staying in campus lodging.

A credit card number is required to reserve lodging. Due to concerns about computer hacking, the College has

created a new security system and procedures for all credit card purchases across campus. Since the College

can no longer store credit cards on their server as they have done in the past, participants will be charged the

full amount for lodging, meal plan, and reservation fee when placing their reservation. The full amount minus

the $10.00 reservation fee is refundable if cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival. This new procedure is to protect

you from any potential hack into their system. All credit card payments are being processed through a

separate dedicated secure system.

Linens and towels are included. One set is provided for the entire stay. If guests choose to exchange their

linens they may do so at the front desk, but there is not enough inventory to exchange more than one time

during the stay. These accommodations are clean and comfortable, but they are residence halls so they are

fairly basic. The rooms are not air-conditioned, so you might consider bringing a fan.

Greg Weiss is the person to contact at Fort Lewis College to make campus lodging arrangements. He can be

reached at [email protected] or 970-247-7372 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM MST. Please

make your own reservations well in advance to insure the type of accommodation you desire. For lodging off

campus, go to www.durango.org.




WORKSHOPS

Our theme for this conference is Fill Your Hearts with Fiber Arts. Workshop topics cover sprang,

weaving, spinning, felting, silk fusion, basketry, knitting, surface designs and more. We are offering

three-day workshops and one-day workshops. You can mix and match one-day workshops to

sample various fiber arts.

THREE-DAY WORKSHOPS - 12 Great Options Conference registrants may select one three-day workshop. There are 12 great workshops to choose

from, presented by world-renowned teachers. Please see equipment requirements, supply lists and

biographical information on our web site, www.intermountainweavers.org.

Cathlena Burr - WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DRAFT?

Sarah Jackson - COLOR CONFIDENCE

David Johnson - PAINTING WITH YARN: SOUMAK TAPESTRY

Lisa Klakulak – SOLID FORM FELTING TECHNIQUES

Linda Lugenbill - RIBBED ANTLER BASKETRY

Anita Luvera Mayer - CLOTHING TO WEAR, CLOTH TO MAKE, SURFACES TO EMBELLISH

Jennifer Moore - DOUBLEWEAVE DIVERSITY FOR 4 AND 8 SHAFTS

Dena Moses - BEYOND THE RUG: EXPLORATION IN RAGS

Lynda Teller Pete - NAVAJO WEAVING

Karen Selk - SILK FUSION

Linda Smith - WATERCOLOR FELTING

Robyn Spady - EXTREME WARP MAKEOVER

Cathlena Burr - WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DRAFT?

Use overshot to explore pattern structure and drafting. Learn to look at a draft and determine if the

pattern is suitable to the materials and the desired finished product; and determine how to expand,

contract or otherwise customize the design. Consider ways to create original drafts. Using a variety

of materials weave samples of overshot patterns, reimagining the possibilities of an old weave

structure. This is a “Next Step” class meant to give fairly new weavers the confidence and

understanding of the correlation between threading, tie-ups and treadling – to look at any pattern and

feel confident that they can weave it. Review the basics of reading and writing drafts on paper and

weave samples of the ideas explored. Students will warp a loom beforehand and come to class ready

to weave.

Experience Level: Beginner (Must know how to dress a loom). Materials Fee: $25

Sarah Jackson - COLOR CONFIDENCE

Color is one of the most exciting components of weaving, and… learning to use colors confidently is

challenging. Participants will explore fresh ideas for developing color studies, learn how various

weave structures impact color interaction, and understand how to effectively translate color

combinations into woven cloth. This workshop is a combination of presentation, discussion, and

weaving; it is not a round robin workshop. Learn how to sample effectively and how to evaluate


ideas for cloth using your sample color combinations. You will leave the workshop with woven

samples and confidence in your own creativity.

Experience Level: All levels (Must know how to dress a loom). Materials Fee: $40

David Johnson - PAINTING WITH YARN: SOUMAK TAPESTRY

Explore an organic approach to tapestry through the use of soumak knots to build a composition in a

painterly way. Eccentric weaving is enhanced by the knotting which allows much steeper angles to

be woven than in plain weave. This characteristic, combined with color blending multiple strands in

the weft bundle, allows for naturalistic representations of organic forms. Plants and animals take on

a three dimensional profile. Students will also learn to develop cartoons to create compositions of

their own design. Students will work on warped frame looms supplied by the instructor. Studio

activities will be supported by the presentation of “Designing for Tapestry”.

Experience Level: All levels. Materials Fee: $30

Lisa Klakulak - SOLID FORM FELTING TECHNIQUES

Explore solid felt forms of spheres, discs, barrels, cones, hoops and cords. Learn graceful connection

techniques for wet felting these basic forms together to make more complex forms such as clasps,

hinges and undulating cords applicable for adornment, wearable closures and/or sculptural elements.

Learn the appropriate tension and crosshatched preparation for dry wrapping and needle felting

when preparing solid forms for wet felting, as well as the integration of partially felted shapes to

create more defined and intriguing shapes. This technical sequence provides ample air space for

shrinkage, resulting in well-integrated surfaces that won't pill!

Experience Level: Intermediate. Materials Fee: $20 - $25

Linda Lugenbill - RIBBED ANTLER BASKETRY

This workshop focuses on incorporating shed antlers into ribbed basketry. Explore the numerous

options for using antlers in a ribbed basketry project. A variety of colorful and textural weaving

materials in combination with numerous weaving techniques will be used to fill in the frame. Use

natural and dyed reed, sea grass, cane, ash, cordage, handspun fibers, silk ribbon and assorted plant

fibers. Weaving techniques include plain and twill plaiting, twining, ti-twining and packing.

Material processing and handling will be discussed. Days 2 and 3 will be devoted to implementing

packing techniques to create patterns with materials and colors.


Anita Luvera Mayer - CLOTHING TO WEAR, CLOTH TO MAKE, SURFACES TO EMBELLISH

Explore ways to determine garments that suit your body and life style along with the eight steps

involved in creating a successful and wearable garment. The first day focuses on trying on a wide

range of clothing, copying patterns and exploring fabric choices, color, linings, edges and joins. On

the second day, samples will be made that transform cloth using various techniques including resist,

paint sticks, discharge, stamping, etc., plus three silk scarves (fabric paint, rust, shibori). The third

day focuses on creating samples of contemporary embroidery for clothing, simple braids, and

beading. A reference notebook will be completed by each student.


Jennifer Moore - DOUBLEWEAVE DIVERSITY FOR 4 AND 8 SHAFTS

Learn all about the magic of doubleweave! Weave a sampler that explores weaving two independent

layers of cloth, double-width cloth, tubular weaving, color-and-weave effects, pique, quilting and

doubleweave pick-up. Students with 8-shaft looms will also be able to weave samples of 2-block

doubleweave techniques in checkerboard, windows and double-blocks. Graphing designs and

working with multiple colors will be introduced. These techniques can then be taken home to create

clothing, sculptural pieces, decorative hangings and whatever else the imagination can dream of.

Experience Level: Intermediate. Materials Fee: $10

Dena Moses - BEYOND THE RUG: EXPLORATION IN RAGS

Weaving with “rags” gives a wide range of opportunity to learn about color, texture, movement, and

form. While making “good” fabric can have specific guidelines to follow, making a rug or wall

hanging out of rags can be much more flexible and creative. In addition, while it can take many

hours to make a small tapestry, rag rug weaving can be a relatively quick way to produce fabulous

wall pieces. Start with the basics of how to make a great rag rug. Explore various tapestry

techniques and how to use them with rags. Create wall pieces that are non-rectangular. Use surface

embellishments, create empty space and interesting shapes within a piece, and learn a variety of

finishing techniques.

Experience Level: Beginner and beyond. Materials Fee: $3

Lynda Teller Pete - NAVAJO WEAVING

Interest in Navajo weaving has increased each year; weavers and non-weavers alike are expressing

intense wonder in learning more about the beautiful textiles made by Navajo artists. The style taught

by me and my sister, Barbara, is called the “Navajo Way”, with rugs warped in the “Female Way”,

the Navajo traditional way. This class incorporates 5 generations of Navajo weaving traditions from

one Navajo weaving family. It is a living art, it is a challenging skill set, and you are immersed in my

family stories as you explore this art form. Many students find creative links in their own families as

they listen to our stories of the “Navajo Way”.

Experience Level: A desire to learn Navajo weaving. Materials Fee: $55

Karen Selk - SILK FUSION

Innovative, rich in lustre, smooth or textured surface describe fused silk fibre. Natural and a

spectrum of unspun silk fibres will be arranged and fused with adhesive medium to produce a "felt"

or “cloth” of varying thicknesses. Silk fused fibres can be smooth or crinkled while wet to hold a

shape. Incorporate other fibres, feathers, and ribbons into the lustrous silk "felt". It is a perfect

canvas for machine or hand stitching, quilting, three dimensional sculptures, jewelry, wearable art,

book coverings, collage and on and on. Participants will make numerous “sheets”. The instructor

works individually with each participant so they can realize their vision for this unique substrate, as

well as being provided with patterns for hats, bags and boxes. Embellishing techniques and ideas

appropriate for the silk fusion projects will be explored.


Linda Smith - WATERCOLOR FELTING

Our three day session will give you all the skills for making a watercolor felt picture. Watercolor felts

are created by first using a process of wet felting to make a prefelt. This prefelt, when dry, becomes

the canvas on which to place a variety of fibers by needling them into place. You will find out which

needle sizes work best for which purposes. You will learn special techniques for blending and

layering the fiber, how to make soft and hard edges, and how to make your top layers adhere to the

prefelt backing without losing the detail of your picture. You will have a completed piece of

approximately 8 x 8 inches and a picture that is more individualized and of your own design that, if

not finished in class, you will be able to easily complete at home.


Robyn Spady - EXTREME WARP MAKEOVER

Hate to warp, but love to weave? Want more versatility from a single warp? Then this is a workshop

for you! Participants will warp their loom with their choice of one of three four-shaft threadings and

perform an extreme makeover and weave it many different ways . . . from twill, lace, and overshot to

swivel, corduroy, deflected weft, and double-faced. At the same time, participants are presented

with the basics of different structures and how to adapt a single threading to weave a number of

different weaves, including concepts such as star vs. rose fashion, weaving on opposites, and echo

treadling.

Experience Level: Adventure-seeking beginners. Materials Fee: $15

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS One-day workshops are offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can choose 1, 2 or 3 one-day

workshops during the conference. You can only take 1 one-day workshop each day. There are

fifteen to choose from, presented by world-renowned teachers. Please see equipment requirements,

supply lists and biographical information on the web site, www.intermountainweavers.org.

Ann Budd

TOE-UP SOCKS WITH WEDGE TOE AND SHORT ROW HEEL – Friday

CAST-ON AND BIND-OFF TECHNIQUES - Saturday

KNITTING STEEKS AND INSERTING ZIPPERS - Sunday

Maggie Casey

TWIST - Friday

BREAK OUT OF YOUR SPINNING RUT- Saturday

DROP SPINDLE - Sunday

Donna Foley

WEFT-FACED WEAVES ON YOUR RIGID HEDDLE LOOM – Friday

TAPESTRY TECHNIQUES ON YOUR RIGID HEDDLE LOOM - Saturday

USE YOUR WEAVINGS! CREATE A HANDWOVEN PURSE, TOTE OR HANDBAG- Sunday

Carol James

INTRODUCTION TO SPRANG - Friday

SPRANG LACE- Saturday

SPRANG IN S AND Z- Sunday


John Mullarkey

TABLET WEAVING: COPTIC DIAMONDS (4X4 TABLET WEAVING) - Friday

TABLET WEAVING: WOVEN SHOE LACES - Saturday

TABLET WEAVING: TWO-SIDED DELIGHTS - Sunday

FRIDAY ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Ann Budd - TOE-UP SOCKS WITH WEDGE TOE AND SHORT ROW HEEL - Friday

Most knitters learn to knit socks from the cuff down to the toe, but they can also be knitted in the

opposite direction - from toe up to the cuff, eliminating the need to pick up stitches for the gusset or

work the dreaded Kitchener stitch. Learn to knit socks from the toe up using an Eastern cast-on,

short-row heel, and flexible sewn bind-off. You will make a small sock to learn all of the skills in one

day and leave ready to knit socks in a variety of sizes and yarn weights. Experience Level: Advanced-beginner knitting skills required. Must be comfortable working on double-pointed

needles. Materials Fee: none

Maggie Casey - TWIST - Friday

Yarn needs twist, without it we would just have fluff. The question is how much do we need and

how much do we want? It depends! It all depends on how you are going to use your yarn; sock yarn

needs more twist than yarn for a lace shawl. In this class we will practice controlling the amount of

twist that goes into yarn so you can make the most appropriate yarn for your project. We will spin

several different fibers to see that twist is not a one size fits all proposition. Experience Level: Beginning spinning skills required. Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn and be

comfortable with their wheel. Materials Fee: $15

Donna Foley - WEFT-FACED WEAVES ON YOUR RIGID HEDDLE LOOM - Friday

Students will learn how to weave sturdy weft-faced textiles that can be used for wall hangings, home

accessories or handbags. We will warp the looms, work on creating good selvedges, weave color

gradations, color-and-weave patterns and clasped weft technique. Demonstration on using a double-

heddle kit for creating even more patterns on the rigid heddle loom. Experience Level: Beginner. Materials Fee: $25

Carol James - INTRODUCTION TO SPRANG - Friday

Sprang is an ancient textile method, dating as far back as the Bronze Age in Scandinavia. It produces

textiles with amazing elasticity. You get an amazing two rows of cloth for every one row of work.

We begin with pre-warped frames, and explore the basic ‘stitch’. Participants will learn finishing

techniques as they transform this first warp into a small bag or hat. The first project complete,

participants receive support setting up a second project. Experience Level: No previous weaving experience is necessary. Materials Fee: $25

John Mullarkey - TABLET WEAVING: COPTIC DIAMONDS (4X4 TABLET WEAVING) - Friday

Coptic Diamonds were woven by Egyptians over 1000 years ago. Coptic bands with distinctive

diamond patterns were discovered and examined, and now we have these patterns we can draw

inspiration from. Learn how to weave this distinctive pattern, and create your own new patterns. Experience Level: Beginner-Intermediate. Materials Fee: $15

SATURDAY ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Ann Budd - CAST-ON AND BIND-OFF TECHNIQUES - Saturday

There are a variety of ways to cast-on and bind-off stitches, each with its own advantages. In the

morning half of this one-day workshop you’ll learn at least five different cast-ons and when to use

them to provide strength, elasticity, invisibility, or decoration. In the afternoon you’ll learn at least

five different bind-offs and when to use them. You will use each technique in a separate swatch that

you’ll keep for reference. Cast-on methods will include Long-Tail, Old Norwegian, Tubular,

Provisional, Channel Island, and more as time permits. Bind-off methods will include Suspended, I-

Cord, Three-Needle, Sewn, Decrease, and more as time permits.

Experience Level: Advanced-beginner knitting skills required; must be familiar with making yarnovers.

Materials Fee: $1.50

Maggie Casey - BREAK OUT OF YOUR SPINNING RUT - Saturday

Do you want to spin yarns of different sizes, from fine and lacey to big and lofty? How about yarns

that are smooth and strong or light and fluffy. You can - it just takes a little practice, some wheel

tweaking and the appropriate fiber preparation!

Experience Level: Beginning spinning skills required. Students should be able to spin a continuous

yarn and be comfortable with their wheel. Materials Fee: $15

Donna Foley – TAPESTRY TECHNIQUES ON YOUR RIGID HEDDLE LOOM- Saturday

Students will learn the basic tapestry techniques of color gradation and hatching, meet-and-separate,

slit weaving and how to weave angles on their rigid heddle looms. Students can continue from my

Friday workshop or come to this class with a pre-warped rigid heddle loom to learn basic tapestry

techniques.

Experience Level: Beginner. Materials Fee: $20

Carol James - SPRANG LACE - Saturday

Learn some easy ways to make holes in your cloth, how to plan and place them to form amazing

designs. Make a lace creation all your own. Learn sprang lace methods, pattern reading and pattern

writing from a master who has studied examples of sprang across North America and Europe,

successfully recreating many of these examples. The primary aim of this workshop is to support

weavers in their exploration of surface-design techniques for sprang.

Experience Level: Familiar with the basics of sprang. Knows how to set a circular warp onto a frame

and can manage the basic interlinking stitch. Materials Fee: $5.00

John Mullarkey - TABLET WEAVING: WOVEN SHOE LACES - Saturday

Weave your own shoe laces! Using a weaving technique called tablet weaving, and literally using

cards as your loom, learn how to weave laces out of crochet cotton. Make your shoes shine with laces

you've woven for them.

Experience Level: Beginner, No weaving experience required. Materials Fee: $15

SUNDAY ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Ann Budd - KNITTING STEEKS AND INSERTING ZIPPERS - Sunday

Learn how to add steeks so two (or more) color patterns that are worked in rounds can be cut open -

typically for a front opening, armholes, and neckline of a sweater. In this class, you’ll knit a coffee

clutch with a two-color pattern and steek stitches, then cut the steek open and finish the cut edge

with a colorful zipper.

Experience Level: Advanced-beginner knitting skills required; must be comfortable working on double-

pointed needles. Materials Fee: $1.00

Maggie Casey - DROP SPINDLE - Sunday

For much of history the world’s cloth was spun on a spindle. Learn how to use this simple tool and

continue the tradition. Discover some tricks to make spinning on a spindle easy. Spin singles in the

morning and ply in the afternoon. Try different spindle styles and sizes and see which one pleases

you the most.

Experience Level: No experience necessary. Materials Fee: $30

Donna Foley - USE YOUR WEAVINGS! CREATE YOUR HANDWOVEN PURSE, TOTE OR

HANDBAG - Sunday

Come to class with your weft-faced weaving from my Friday or Saturday classes or bring your own

sturdy handwoven textile to class and learn the basics of creating handbags from them. Discussion of

interfacing, inner linings and pockets, straps, sewing machine tips and more.

Experience Level: Beginner. Materials Fee: $30

Carol James - SPRANG IN S AND Z - Sunday

Learn to use the S and Z lean in the stitch to create patterns. We will discuss pattern reading and

pattern writing. Leave with a sample of this type of work, a small scarf. There are simple tricks that

make all the difference. The primary aim of this workshop is to support weavers in their exploration

of surface-design techniques for sprang.

Experience Level: Familiar with the basics of sprang. Knows how to set a circular warp onto a frame

and can manage the basic interlinking stitch. Materials Fee: $5

John Mullarkey - TABLET WEAVING: TWO-SIDED DELIGHTS - Sunday

In this workshop we will learn how to design and weave double faced patterns. This technique is

easy to warp and allows for woven figures and lettering. No previous tablet weaving experience

necessary, but concentration is required.

Experience Level: Beginner-Advanced. Materials Fee: $15

CONTACTS

President

Patty Savignac

Albuquerque, NM

505-256-9603

[email protected]

Site, College Liaison

Vice President

Pamela Bliss

Denver, CO

303-433-6603 (home)

303-870-0155 (cell) [email protected]

Publicity, Constant Contact, Facebook

Secretary

Beth Myrer

Provo, UT

801-602-8612

[email protected]

Raffle/Silent Auction, Signs

Treasurer

Pamela Bisson

Tucson, AZ

520-305-4216 (home)

[email protected]

Celebration of Fiber

Barbara Ackerman

Cedar City, UT

435-865-6625 (home)

[email protected]

Volunteers, Outreach, Conference bags

Rosalyn Harwood

Delta, CO

216-712-5993 (cell)

[email protected]

Fashion Show

Hermi Hiatt

Las Vegas, NV

[email protected]

Vendors, Newsletter, Publications

Shelly Leichter

Prescott, AZ

928-710-8843 (cell)

[email protected]

Membership, Registrar

Janice Michael

Sedalia, Colorado

[email protected]

Workshops

Inger Seitz

Santa Fe, NM

505-780-8144 [email protected]

Workshop Leaders & Board Show

Fort Lewis College Housing

Greg Weiss

(970) 247-7372

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